A nursing assistant tells a nurse, "I am going to have to call in sick tomorrow because I don't have a babysitter." How should the nurse respond to this information?

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1. Misuse of sick time has a negative impact on the unit's finances and perhaps on the quality of care provided.
2. Most facilities award personal days that should be used for situations such as this.
3. The nurse does not know how much impact the assistant's absence will have on the unit.
4. It may be helpful for the assistant to get overtime wages, but it is not good for the unit.

A Nursing Assistant Tells a Nurse, "I Am Going to Have